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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 207.55 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 207.55 and 97.75 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 207.55 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/207.55 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 207.55 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 20,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.97/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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