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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 207.96 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 207.96 and 130.12 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 207.96 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/207.96 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 207.96 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 27,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059.76/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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