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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 206.73 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 206.73 and 69.41 is: 103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 206.73 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/206.73 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 206.73 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 14,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348.10/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.95

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