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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.06 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.06 and 41.92 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.06 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.06 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.06 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 8,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.96/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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