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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 191.03 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 191.03 and 97.01 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 191.03 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/191.03 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 191.03 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 18,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.38/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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