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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.54 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.54 and 98.80 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.54 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.54 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.54 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 18,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825.35/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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