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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 208.03 and 52.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 208.03 and 52.03 is: 78.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 208.03 = 52.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/208.03 = 52.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 208.03 × 52.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 10,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822.76/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.07

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