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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 190.45 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 190.45 and 101.32 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 190.45 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/190.45 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 190.45 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 19,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296.04/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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