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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 191.03 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 191.03 and 101.36 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 191.03 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/191.03 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 191.03 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 19,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362.77/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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