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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.96 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.96 and 66.47 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.96 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.96 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.96 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 13,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822.06/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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