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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 207.17 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 207.17 and 65.96 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 207.17 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/207.17 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 207.17 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 13,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.57/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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