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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 207.14 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 207.14 and 41.89 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 207.14 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/207.14 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 207.14 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 8,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677.09/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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