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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 207.91 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 207.91 and 70.18 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 207.91 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/207.91 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 207.91 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 14,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589.73/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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