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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207.42 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207.42 and 65.14 is: 97.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207.42 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207.42 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207.42 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 13,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511.34/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.72

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