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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.15 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.15 and 66.59 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.15 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.15 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.15 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 13,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859.50/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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