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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.24 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.24 and 101.78 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.24 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.24 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.24 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 19,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.41/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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