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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.73 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.73 and 97.45 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.73 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.73 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.73 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 20,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243.29/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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