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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 207.34 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 207.34 and 69.77 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 207.34 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/207.34 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 207.34 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 14,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464.90/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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