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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.01 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.01 and 97.03 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.01 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.01 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.01 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 18,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533.76/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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