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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.41 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.41 and 57.11 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.41 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.41 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.41 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 11,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843.86/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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