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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 207.97 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 207.97 and 70.22 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 207.97 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/207.97 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 207.97 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 14,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604.00/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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