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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.98 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.98 and 41.18 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.98 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.98 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.98 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 8,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563.37/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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