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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 190.35 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 190.35 and 96.71 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 190.35 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/190.35 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 190.35 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 18,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407.80/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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