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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.02 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.02 and 66.60 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.02 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.02 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.02 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 13,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854.13/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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