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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.92 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.92 and 97.42 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.92 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.92 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.92 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 20,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158.15/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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