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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 208.02 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 208.02 and 52.08 is: 78.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 208.02 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/208.02 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 208.02 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 10,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833.68/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.07

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