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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 207.26 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 207.26 and 97.65 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 207.26 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/207.26 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 207.26 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 20,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238.82/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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