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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 208.02 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 208.02 and 87.46 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 208.02 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/208.02 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 208.02 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 18,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.43/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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