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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 207.42 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 207.42 and 45.74 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 207.42 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/207.42 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 207.42 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 9,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,487.82/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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