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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.72 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.72 and 56.22 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.72 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.72 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.72 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 11,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,678.02/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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