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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 207.14 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 207.14 and 65.94 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 207.14 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/207.14 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 207.14 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 13,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658.81/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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