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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.38 and 52.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.38 and 52.69 is: 79.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.38 = 52.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.38 = 52.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.38 × 52.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 10,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,926.07/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.07

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