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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 208.15 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 208.15 and 47.44 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 208.15 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/208.15 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 208.15 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 9,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.42/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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