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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.12 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.12 and 41.86 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.12 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.12 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.12 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 8,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670.04/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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