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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.38 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.38 and 131.09 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.38 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.38 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.38 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 27,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.74/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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