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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.40 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.40 and 66.08 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.40 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.40 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.40 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 13,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,704.99/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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