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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 208.09 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 208.09 and 70.27 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 208.09 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/208.09 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 208.09 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 14,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622.05/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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