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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.48 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.48 and 99.28 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.48 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.48 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.48 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 18,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,910.85/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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