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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207.05 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207.05 and 51.41 is: 77.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207.05 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207.05 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207.05 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 10,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,645.09/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.06

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