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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.94 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.94 and 70.15 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.94 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.94 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.94 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 14,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586.99/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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