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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 208.17 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 208.17 and 70.40 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 208.17 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/208.17 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 208.17 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 14,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.69/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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