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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.11 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.11 and 47.47 is: 71.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.11 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.11 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.11 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 9,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878.98/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.18

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