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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.23 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.23 and 130.43 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.23 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.23 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.23 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 27,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158.40/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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