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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 208.01 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 208.01 and 47.36 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 208.01 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/208.01 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 208.01 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 9,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851.35/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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