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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.19 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.19 and 101.70 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.19 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.19 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.19 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 19,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.02/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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