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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.79 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.79 and 65.72 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.79 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.79 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.79 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 13,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.20/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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