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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.72 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.72 and 101.31 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.72 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.72 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.72 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 19,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321.84/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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