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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207 and 130.32 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 26,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976.24/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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