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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 208.30 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 208.30 and 130.31 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 208.30 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/208.30 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 208.30 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 27,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142.86/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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