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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 207.86 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 207.86 and 66.44 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 207.86 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/207.86 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 207.86 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 13,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810.22/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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