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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.35 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.35 and 87.47 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.35 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.35 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.35 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 18,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224.45/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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