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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 206.37 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 206.37 and 131.52 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 206.37 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/206.37 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 206.37 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 27,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141.78/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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