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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.44 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.44 and 96.72 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.44 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.44 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.44 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 18,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.36/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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