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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 206.40 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 206.40 and 131.04 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 206.40 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/206.40 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 206.40 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 27,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.66/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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