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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.32 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.32 and 99.62 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.32 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.32 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.32 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 20,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.18/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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