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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.38 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.38 and 70.41 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.38 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.38 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.38 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 14,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672.04/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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