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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 207.59 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 207.59 and 47.13 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 207.59 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/207.59 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 207.59 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 9,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783.72/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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