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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.38 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.38 and 55.98 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.38 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.38 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.38 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 11,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609.27/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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