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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.76 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.76 and 56.79 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.76 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.76 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.76 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 11,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,741.90/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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