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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 208.13 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 208.13 and 42.56 is: 63.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 208.13 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/208.13 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 208.13 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 8,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.32/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.84

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