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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 207.74 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 207.74 and 66.44 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 207.74 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/207.74 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 207.74 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 13,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.25/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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