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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.62 and 42.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.62 and 42.26 is: 63.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.62 = 42.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.62 = 42.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.62 × 42.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 8,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774.02/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.38

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