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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.41 and 66.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.41 and 66.10 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.41 = 66.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.41 = 66.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.41 × 66.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 13,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,709.80/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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