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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.95 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.95 and 99.54 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.95 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.95 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.95 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 19,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.16/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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