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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 190.44 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 190.44 and 101.26 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 190.44 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/190.44 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 190.44 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 19,283.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283.95/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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