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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 208.02 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 208.02 and 42.49 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 208.02 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/208.02 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 208.02 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 8,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838.77/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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