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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 208.24 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 208.24 and 70.44 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 208.24 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/208.24 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 208.24 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 14,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668.43/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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