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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.16 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.16 and 66.16 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.16 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.16 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.16 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 13,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705.71/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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