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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.17 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.17 and 66.83 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.17 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.17 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.17 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 13,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910.96/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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