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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 190.55 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 190.55 and 103.23 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 190.55 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/190.55 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 190.55 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 19,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670.14/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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