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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 190.75 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 190.75 and 103.24 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 190.75 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/190.75 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 190.75 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 19,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692.08/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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