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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.54 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.54 and 57.86 is: 86.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.54 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.54 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.54 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 12,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,066.12/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.83

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