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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 190.59 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 190.59 and 103.22 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 190.59 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/190.59 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 190.59 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 19,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.70/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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