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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.54 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.54 and 47.02 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.54 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.54 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.54 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 9,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758.53/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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