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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 190.93 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 190.93 and 101.56 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 190.93 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/190.93 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 190.93 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 19,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.85/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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