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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.42 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.42 and 66.04 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.42 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.42 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.42 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 13,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,698.02/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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