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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.32 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.32 and 66.08 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.32 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.32 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.32 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 13,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,699.71/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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