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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.37 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.37 and 99.68 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.37 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.37 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.37 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 20,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670.34/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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