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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 207.86 and 70.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 207.86 and 70.33 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 207.86 = 70.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/207.86 = 70.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 207.86 × 70.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 14,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617.93/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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