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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 191.01 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 191.01 and 96.92 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 191.01 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/191.01 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 191.01 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 18,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,512.69/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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