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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.31 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.31 and 57.10 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.31 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.31 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.31 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 11,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.40/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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