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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.94 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.94 and 56.82 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.94 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.94 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.94 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 11,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,758.33/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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