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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 207.06 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 207.06 and 46.72 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 207.06 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/207.06 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 207.06 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 9,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673.61/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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