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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 207.52 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 207.52 and 66.16 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 207.52 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/207.52 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 207.52 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 13,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.52/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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