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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 207.98 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 207.98 and 47.32 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 207.98 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/207.98 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 207.98 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 9,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841.61/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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