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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.32 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.32 and 40.71 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.32 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.32 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.32 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 8,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440.00/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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