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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.48 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.48 and 130.84 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.48 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.48 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.48 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 27,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146.68/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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