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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.87 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.87 and 66.49 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.87 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.87 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.87 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 13,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.28/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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