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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 208.07 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 208.07 and 69.34 is: 103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 208.07 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/208.07 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 208.07 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 14,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.66/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.96

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