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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.49 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.49 and 69.85 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.49 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.49 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.49 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 14,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493.18/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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