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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.60 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.60 and 66.98 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.60 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.60 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.60 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 13,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.03/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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