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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 206.47 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 206.47 and 131.68 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 206.47 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/206.47 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 206.47 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 27,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187.97/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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