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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.38 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.38 and 101.25 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.38 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.38 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.38 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 19,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275.98/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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