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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.75 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.75 and 47.19 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.75 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.75 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.75 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 9,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,803.72/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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