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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 190.74 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 190.74 and 101.32 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 190.74 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/190.74 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 190.74 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 19,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.78/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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