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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 208.41 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 208.41 and 57.74 is: 86.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 208.41 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/208.41 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 208.41 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 12,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033.59/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.58

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