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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.59 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.59 and 69.91 is: 104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.59 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.59 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.59 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 14,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.56/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.85

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