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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 190.68 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 190.68 and 96.83 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 190.68 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/190.68 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 190.68 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 18,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.59/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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