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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.63 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.63 and 98.01 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.63 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.63 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.63 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 20,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349.82/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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