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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.01 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.01 and 101.66 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.01 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.01 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.01 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 19,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.93/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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