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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.12 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.12 and 99.69 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.12 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.12 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.12 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 19,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.25/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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