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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 207.78 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 207.78 and 47.22 is: 70.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 207.78 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/207.78 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 207.78 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 9,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.37/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.81

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