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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.67 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.67 and 47.14 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.67 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.67 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.67 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 9,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789.33/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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