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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.38 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.38 and 51.59 is: 77.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.38 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.38 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.38 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 10,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.83/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.38

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