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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.57 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.57 and 57.21 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.57 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.57 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.57 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 11,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875.08/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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