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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.17 and 97.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.17 and 97.87 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.17 = 97.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.17 = 97.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.17 × 97.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 20,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.60/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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