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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.44 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.44 and 70.47 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.44 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.44 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.44 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 14,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688.77/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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