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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 208.26 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 208.26 and 57.71 is: 86.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 208.26 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/208.26 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 208.26 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 12,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.21/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.54

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