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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.63 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.63 and 57.15 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.63 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.63 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.63 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 11,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,866.05/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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