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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 207.72 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 207.72 and 69.95 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 207.72 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/207.72 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 207.72 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 14,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.98/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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