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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.46 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.46 and 66.18 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.46 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.46 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.46 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 13,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.70/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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