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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 207.10 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 207.10 and 41.85 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 207.10 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/207.10 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 207.10 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 8,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666.10/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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