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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.87 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.87 and 47.32 is: 70.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.87 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.87 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.87 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 9,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836.41/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.95

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