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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 130.68 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.44 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.44 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.44 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 27,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238.94/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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