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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 208.06 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 208.06 and 70.19 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 208.06 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/208.06 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 208.06 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 14,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603.26/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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