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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.46 and 57.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.46 and 57.82 is: 86.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.46 = 57.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.46 = 57.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.46 × 57.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 12,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.16/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.73

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