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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 190.98 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 190.98 and 101.54 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 190.98 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/190.98 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 190.98 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 19,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.11/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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