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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 206.66 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 206.66 and 130.86 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 206.66 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/206.66 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 206.66 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 27,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042.87/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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