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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.93 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.93 and 50.79 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.93 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.93 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.93 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 10,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560.76/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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