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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 208.36 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 208.36 and 47.61 is: 71.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 208.36 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/208.36 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 208.36 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 9,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,919.62/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.41

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