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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.60 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.60 and 87.16 is: 130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.60 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.60 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.60 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 18,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094.42/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.64

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