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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.52 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.52 and 96.04 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.52 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.52 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.52 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 18,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297.54/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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