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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.97 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.97 and 66.48 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.97 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.97 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.97 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 13,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825.68/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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