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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 206.94 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 206.94 and 69.48 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 206.94 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/206.94 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 206.94 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 14,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.19/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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