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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.98 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.98 and 66.63 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.98 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.98 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.98 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 13,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857.71/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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