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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.24 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.24 and 86.27 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.24 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.24 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.24 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 17,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878.59/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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