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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 208.25 and 70.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 208.25 and 70.33 is: 105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 208.25 = 70.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/208.25 = 70.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 208.25 × 70.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 14,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.35/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.51

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