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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.28 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.28 and 57.03 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.28 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.28 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.28 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 11,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821.18/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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