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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.62 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.62 and 99.80 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.62 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.62 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.62 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 20,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718.94/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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