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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.35 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.35 and 97.55 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.35 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.35 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.35 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 20,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.99/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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