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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 206.96 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 206.96 and 97.61 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 206.96 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/206.96 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 206.96 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 20,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.84/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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