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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 208.07 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 208.07 and 66.53 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 208.07 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/208.07 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 208.07 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 13,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.86/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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