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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 207.97 and 51.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 207.97 and 51.97 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 207.97 = 51.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/207.97 = 51.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 207.97 × 51.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 10,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807.55/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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