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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.42 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.42 and 57.80 is: 86.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.42 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.42 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.42 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 12,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.68/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.70

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