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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.39 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.39 and 46.92 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.39 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.39 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.39 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 9,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731.11/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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