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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.20 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.20 and 99.16 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.20 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.20 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.20 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 18,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,860.23/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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