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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 207.21 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 207.21 and 131.43 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 207.21 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/207.21 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 207.21 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 27,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233.61/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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