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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.03 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.03 and 35.31 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.03 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.03 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.03 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 7,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.23/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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