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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.95, 208.28 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.95, 208.28 and 66.77 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.95 : 208.28 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.95/208.28 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.95x = 208.28 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.95x = 13,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905.65/138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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