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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.54 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.54 and 96.64 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.54 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.54 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.54 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 18,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413.79/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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