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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.66 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.66 and 52.88 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.66 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.66 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.66 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 10,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,980.02/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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