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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 190.73 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 190.73 and 96.93 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 190.73 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/190.73 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 190.73 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 18,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486.51/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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