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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 190.72 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 190.72 and 99.44 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 190.72 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/190.72 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 190.72 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 18,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965.20/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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