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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.27 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.27 and 69.66 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.27 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.27 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.27 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 14,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.43/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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