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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.42 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.42 and 47.69 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.42 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.42 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.42 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 9,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939.44/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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