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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 190.98 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 190.98 and 101.58 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 190.98 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/190.98 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 190.98 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 19,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399.75/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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