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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 206.99 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 206.99 and 69.53 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 206.99 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/206.99 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 206.99 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 14,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.89/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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