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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 208.26 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 208.26 and 51.01 is: 76.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 208.26 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/208.26 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 208.26 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 10,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.82/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.51

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