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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.95 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.95 and 69.50 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.95 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.95 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.95 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 14,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,383.03/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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