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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.80 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.80 and 101.40 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.80 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.80 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.80 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 19,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.12/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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