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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.67 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.67 and 101.48 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.67 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.67 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.67 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 19,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.73/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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