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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 207.02 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 207.02 and 56.94 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 207.02 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/207.02 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 207.02 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 11,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,787.08/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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