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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 208.28 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 208.28 and 57.71 is: 86.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 208.28 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/208.28 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 208.28 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 12,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018.94/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.52

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