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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 207.97 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 207.97 and 47.32 is: 70.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 207.97 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/207.97 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 207.97 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 9,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841.14/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.97

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