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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.26 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.26 and 65.70 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.26 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.26 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.26 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 13,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682.68/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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