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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.46 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.46 and 66.12 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.46 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.46 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.46 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 13,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,717.26/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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