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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 66.87 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.44 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.44 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.44 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 13,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938.38/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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