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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.64 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.64 and 57.28 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.64 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.64 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.64 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 11,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893.62/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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