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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.05 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.05 and 101.76 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.05 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.05 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.05 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 19,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441.25/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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