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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.50 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.50 and 99.88 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.50 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.50 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.50 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 19,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127.02/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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