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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.35 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.35 and 69.58 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.35 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.35 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.35 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 14,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.99/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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