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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.37 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.37 and 46.97 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.37 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.37 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.37 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 9,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738.90/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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