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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.42 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.42 and 69.72 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.42 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.42 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.42 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 14,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461.32/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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