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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.62 and 40.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.62 and 40.90 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.62 = 40.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.62 = 40.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.62 × 40.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 8,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.42/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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