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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.66 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.66 and 57.33 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.66 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.66 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.66 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 11,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,905.15/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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