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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 191.12 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 191.12 and 97.11 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 191.12 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/191.12 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 191.12 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 18,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559.18/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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