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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 206.55 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 206.55 and 131.63 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 206.55 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/206.55 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 206.55 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 27,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187.14/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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