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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.61 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.61 and 47.11 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.61 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.61 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.61 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 9,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780.51/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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