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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 208.41 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 208.41 and 65.79 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 208.41 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/208.41 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 208.41 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 13,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710.25/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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