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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 208.25 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 208.25 and 47.51 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 208.25 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/208.25 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 208.25 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 9,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893.46/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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