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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 207.05 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 207.05 and 69.57 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 207.05 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/207.05 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 207.05 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 14,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404.47/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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