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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.63 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.63 and 97.74 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.63 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.63 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.63 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 20,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293.76/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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