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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.21 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.21 and 41.96 is: 62.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.21 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.21 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.21 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 8,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.53/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.94

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