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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.12 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.12 and 56.94 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.12 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.12 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.12 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 11,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,793.41/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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