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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208.18 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208.18 and 65.73 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208.18 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208.18 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208.18 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 13,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684.29/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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