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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 207.97 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 207.97 and 87.39 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 207.97 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/207.97 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 207.97 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 18,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.28/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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