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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.83 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.83 and 97.44 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.83 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.83 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.83 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 20,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.52/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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