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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 208.53 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 208.53 and 70.53 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 208.53 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/208.53 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 208.53 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 14,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707.62/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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