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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 207.02 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 207.02 and 69.50 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 207.02 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/207.02 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 207.02 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 14,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,387.89/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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