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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.72 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.72 and 47.17 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.72 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.72 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.72 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 9,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797.11/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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