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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 208.01 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 208.01 and 65.51 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 208.01 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/208.01 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 208.01 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 13,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,625.70/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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