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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.93 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.93 and 99.03 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.93 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.93 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.93 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 18,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907.80/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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