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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.97 and 57.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.97 and 57.43 is: 86.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.97 = 57.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.97 = 57.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.97 × 57.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 11,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,943.47/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.18

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