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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 190.83 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 190.83 and 97.01 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 190.83 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/190.83 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 190.83 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 18,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,511.46/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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