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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 207.72 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 207.72 and 53 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 207.72 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/207.72 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 207.72 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 11,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009.16/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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