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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 208.16 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 208.16 and 65.66 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 208.16 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/208.16 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 208.16 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 13,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.42/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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