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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.11 and 51.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.11 and 51.43 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.11 = 51.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.11 = 51.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.11 × 51.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 10,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651.67/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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