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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 207.74 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 207.74 and 87.26 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 207.74 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/207.74 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 207.74 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 18,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.57/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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