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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207.38 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207.38 and 52.75 is: 79.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207.38 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207.38 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207.38 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 10,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939.30/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.12

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