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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.38 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.38 and 101.26 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.38 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.38 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.38 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 19,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277.88/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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