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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.80 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.80 and 56.80 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.80 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.80 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.80 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 11,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.24/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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