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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 208.82 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 208.82 and 131.07 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 208.82 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/208.82 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 208.82 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 27,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369.05/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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