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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.65 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.65 and 42.22 is: 63.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.65 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.65 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.65 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 8,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,766.77/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.34

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