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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.62 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.62 and 87.17 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.62 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.62 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.62 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 18,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.76/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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