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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 207.73 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 207.73 and 35.78 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 207.73 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/207.73 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 207.73 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 7,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.58/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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