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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 208.56 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 208.56 and 53.54 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 208.56 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/208.56 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 208.56 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 11,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166.30/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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