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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.93 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.93 and 70.07 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.93 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.93 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.93 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 14,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.88/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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