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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.41 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.41 and 42.76 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.41 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.41 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.41 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 8,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.61/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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