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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 207.12 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 207.12 and 46.78 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 207.12 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/207.12 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 207.12 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 9,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688.73/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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