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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 190.50 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 190.50 and 96.68 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 190.50 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/190.50 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 190.50 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 18,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.59/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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