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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.66 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.66 and 70.01 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.66 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.66 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.66 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 14,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.24/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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