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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 207.24 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 207.24 and 66.12 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 207.24 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/207.24 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 207.24 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 13,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702.71/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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