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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.66 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.66 and 66.28 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.66 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.66 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.66 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 13,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,763.70/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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