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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 207.06 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 207.06 and 56.86 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 207.06 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/207.06 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 207.06 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 11,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,772.40/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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