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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 207.27 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 207.27 and 46.90 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 207.27 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/207.27 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 207.27 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 9,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720.44/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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