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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 208.02 and 42.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 208.02 and 42.47 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 208.02 = 42.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/208.02 = 42.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 208.02 × 42.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 8,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834.27/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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