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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.33 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.33 and 46.90 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.33 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.33 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.33 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 9,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723.78/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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