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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 206.96 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 206.96 and 97.47 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 206.96 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/206.96 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 206.96 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 20,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171.90/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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