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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 207.97 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 207.97 and 98.03 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 207.97 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/207.97 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 207.97 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 20,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387.57/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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