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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.62 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.62 and 101.30 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.62 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.62 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.62 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 19,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308.85/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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