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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.42 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.42 and 101.42 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.42 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.42 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.42 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 19,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,311.90/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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