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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.64 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.64 and 99.38 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.64 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.64 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.64 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 18,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945.80/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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