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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.35 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.35 and 70.26 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.35 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.35 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.35 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 14,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638.67/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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