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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 207.33 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 207.33 and 66.06 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 207.33 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/207.33 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 207.33 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 13,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,696.74/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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