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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 207.52 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 207.52 and 57.19 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 207.52 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/207.52 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 207.52 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 11,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867.03/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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