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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.49 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.49 and 56.66 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.49 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.49 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.49 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 11,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,812.76/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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