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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.68 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.68 and 69.96 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.68 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.68 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.68 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 14,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.29/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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