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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.69 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.69 and 35.76 is: 53.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.69 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.69 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.69 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 7,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426.99/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.63

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