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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 206.83 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 206.83 and 69.39 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 206.83 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/206.83 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 206.83 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 14,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351.93/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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