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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.16 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.16 and 56.95 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.16 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.16 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.16 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 11,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798.27/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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