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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.22 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.22 and 97.15 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.22 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.22 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.22 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 18,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.02/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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