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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 190.50 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 190.50 and 101.51 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 190.50 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/190.50 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 190.50 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 19,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337.66/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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