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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.81 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.81 and 87.03 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.81 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.81 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.81 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 18,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.70/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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