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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.10 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.10 and 52.04 is: 78.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.10 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.10 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.10 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 10,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829.52/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.07

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