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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.33 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.33 and 42.04 is: 63.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.33 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.33 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.33 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 8,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.12/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.05

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