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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.36 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.36 and 96.53 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.36 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.36 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.36 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 18,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374.26/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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