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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.89 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.89 and 97.07 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.89 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.89 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.89 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 18,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.69/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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