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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.39 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.39 and 99.61 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.39 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.39 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.39 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 20,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.97/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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