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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.48 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.48 and 66.20 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.48 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.48 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.48 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 13,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.18/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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