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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.88 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.88 and 46.66 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.88 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.88 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.88 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 9,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.02/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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