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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.76 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.76 and 47.20 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.76 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.76 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.76 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 9,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806.27/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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