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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 191.60 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 191.60 and 97.54 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 191.60 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/191.60 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 191.60 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 18,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,688.06/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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