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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 207.93 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 207.93 and 65.50 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 207.93 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/207.93 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 207.93 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 13,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,619.42/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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