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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.75 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.75 and 66.59 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.75 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.75 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.75 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 13,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,834.59/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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