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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.42 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.42 and 96.64 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.42 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.42 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.42 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 18,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402.19/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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