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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.91 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.91 and 100.99 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.91 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.91 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.91 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 19,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279.85/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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