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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.96 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.96 and 57.51 is: 86.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.96 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.96 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.96 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 11,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,959.78/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.22

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