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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 207.68 and 57.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 207.68 and 57.43 is: 86.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 207.68 = 57.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/207.68 = 57.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 207.68 × 57.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 11,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927.47/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.10

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