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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.53 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.53 and 97.96 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.53 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.53 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.53 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 20,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427.60/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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