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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.17 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.17 and 57.66 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.17 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.17 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.17 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 12,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003.08/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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