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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.04 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.04 and 47.49 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.04 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.04 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.04 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 9,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.77/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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