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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.09 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.09 and 65.63 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.09 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.09 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.09 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 13,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657.00/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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