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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.86 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.86 and 66.22 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.86 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.86 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.86 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 13,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,763.12/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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