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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 208.20 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 208.20 and 47.55 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 208.20 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/208.20 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 208.20 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 9,900.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900.87/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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