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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.38 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.38 and 87.01 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.38 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.38 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.38 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 18,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,043.83/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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