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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.36 and 57.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.36 and 57.04 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.36 = 57.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.36 = 57.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.36 × 57.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 11,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,827.53/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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