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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.80 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.80 and 51.82 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.80 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.80 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.80 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 10,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768.20/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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