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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.62 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.62 and 69.94 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.62 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.62 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.62 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 14,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.56/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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