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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 191.31 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 191.31 and 99.33 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 191.31 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/191.31 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 191.31 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 19,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.29/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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