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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 207.37 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 207.37 and 46.96 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 207.37 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/207.37 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 207.37 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 9,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738.10/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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