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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.37, 207.48 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.37, 207.48 and 47.02 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.37 : 207.48 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.37/207.48 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.37x = 207.48 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.37x = 9,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755.71/138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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