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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 206.99 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 206.99 and 65.82 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 206.99 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/206.99 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 206.99 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 13,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.75/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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