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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 207.02 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 207.02 and 40.53 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 207.02 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/207.02 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 207.02 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 8,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.85/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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