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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.36 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.36 and 86.94 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.36 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.36 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.36 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 18,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027.88/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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