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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 208.23 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 208.23 and 47.52 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 208.23 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/208.23 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 208.23 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 9,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,896.05/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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