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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 191.16 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 191.16 and 99.72 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 191.16 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/191.16 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 191.16 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 19,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.48/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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