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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.34 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.34 and 47.59 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.34 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.34 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.34 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 9,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914.90/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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