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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.19 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.19 and 65.12 is: 97.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.19 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.19 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.19 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 13,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492.42/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.63

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