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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.73, 208.10 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.73, 208.10 and 47.40 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.73 : 208.10 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.73/208.10 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.73x = 208.10 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.73x = 9,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863.94/138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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