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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 207.80 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 207.80 and 47.24 is: 70.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 207.80 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/207.80 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 207.80 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 9,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815.20/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.84

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