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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 207.92 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 207.92 and 51.96 is: 77.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 207.92 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/207.92 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 207.92 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 10,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.26/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.94

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