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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.30 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.30 and 69.78 is: 104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.30 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.30 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.30 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 14,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.39/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.66

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