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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 190.71 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 190.71 and 96.93 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 190.71 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/190.71 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 190.71 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 18,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.52/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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