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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.66 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.66 and 70.05 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.66 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.66 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.66 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 14,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.58/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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