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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 190.96 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 190.96 and 101.56 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 190.96 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/190.96 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 190.96 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 19,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393.90/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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