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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 190.72 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 190.72 and 101.50 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 190.72 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/190.72 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 190.72 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 19,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.08/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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