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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.61 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.61 and 47.06 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.61 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.61 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.61 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 9,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769.75/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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