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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.41 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.41 and 57.80 is: 86.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.41 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.41 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.41 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 12,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.10/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.68

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