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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.38 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.38 and 36.22 is: 54.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.38 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.38 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.38 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 7,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547.52/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.33

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