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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 208.34 and 41.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 208.34 and 41.37 is: 62.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 208.34 = 41.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/208.34 = 41.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 208.34 × 41.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 8,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618.31/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.06

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