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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 208.04 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 208.04 and 47.37 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 208.04 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/208.04 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 208.04 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 9,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854.85/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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