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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.72 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.72 and 87.46 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.72 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.72 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.72 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 18,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.19/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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