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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.38 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.38 and 65.19 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.38 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.38 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.38 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 13,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519.10/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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