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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.54 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.54 and 47.04 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.54 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.54 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.54 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 9,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762.68/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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