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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.55 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.55 and 47.08 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.55 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.55 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.55 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 9,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770.82/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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