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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.56 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.56 and 47.09 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.56 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.56 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.56 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 9,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772.73/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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