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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 190.86 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 190.86 and 99.72 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 190.86 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/190.86 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 190.86 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 19,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.56/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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