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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.44 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.44 and 70.44 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.44 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.44 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.44 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 14,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.51/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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