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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 207.12 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 207.12 and 69.71 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 207.12 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/207.12 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 207.12 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 14,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.34/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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