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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.80 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.80 and 103.14 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.80 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.80 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.80 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 19,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.11/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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