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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 208.33 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 208.33 and 57.66 is: 86.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 208.33 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/208.33 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 208.33 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 12,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,010.98/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.53

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