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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 207.09 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 207.09 and 56.85 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 207.09 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/207.09 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 207.09 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 11,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,773.07/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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