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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 191.37 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 191.37 and 97.33 is: 134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 191.37 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/191.37 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 191.37 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 18,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626.04/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.15

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