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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 206.83 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 206.83 and 97.27 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 206.83 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/206.83 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 206.83 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 20,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.35/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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