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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 191.48 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 191.48 and 99.48 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 191.48 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/191.48 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 191.48 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 19,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.43/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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