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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 206.76 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 206.76 and 97.46 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 206.76 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/206.76 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 206.76 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 20,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.83/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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