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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.32 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.32 and 52.70 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.32 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.32 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.32 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 10,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,924.46/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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