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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 207.08 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 207.08 and 56.88 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 207.08 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/207.08 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 207.08 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 11,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778.43/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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