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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.87 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.87 and 69.23 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.87 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.87 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.87 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 14,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.80/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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