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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.56 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.56 and 45.83 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.56 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.56 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.56 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 9,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511.94/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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