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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 207.75 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 207.75 and 47.20 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 207.75 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/207.75 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 207.75 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 9,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805.80/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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