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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 208.32 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 208.32 and 47.55 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 208.32 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/208.32 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 208.32 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 9,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905.38/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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