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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.64 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.64 and 57.38 is: 85.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.64 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.64 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.64 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 11,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,914.38/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.97

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