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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.44 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.44 and 97.44 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.44 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.44 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.44 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 18,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653.91/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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