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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 207.96 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 207.96 and 131.44 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 207.96 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/207.96 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 207.96 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 27,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.26/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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