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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.12 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.12 and 41.94 is: 62.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.12 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.12 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.12 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 8,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686.61/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.89

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