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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 207.10 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 207.10 and 41.88 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 207.10 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/207.10 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 207.10 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 8,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673.35/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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