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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 207.96 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 207.96 and 66.46 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 207.96 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/207.96 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 207.96 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 13,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.02/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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