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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.27 and 57.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.27 and 57.69 is: 86.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.27 = 57.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.27 = 57.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.27 × 57.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 12,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,014.05/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.57

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