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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.42 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.42 and 70.52 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.42 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.42 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.42 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 14,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698.13/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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