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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 190.77 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 190.77 and 96.78 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 190.77 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/190.77 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 190.77 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 18,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.72/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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