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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 191.01 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 191.01 and 101.35 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 191.01 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/191.01 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 191.01 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 19,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.86/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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