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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 207.06 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 207.06 and 69.54 is: 104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 207.06 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/207.06 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 207.06 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 14,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.95/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.20

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