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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.38 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.38 and 54.87 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.38 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.38 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.38 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 11,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379.90/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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