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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 208.32 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 208.32 and 66.69 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 208.32 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/208.32 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 208.32 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 13,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892.86/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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