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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.15 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.15 and 97.59 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.15 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.15 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.15 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 20,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.53/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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