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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.60 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.60 and 96.75 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.60 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.60 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.60 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 18,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440.55/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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