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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 208.43 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 208.43 and 70.55 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 208.43 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/208.43 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 208.43 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 14,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.34/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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