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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 191.17 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 191.17 and 101.18 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 191.17 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/191.17 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 191.17 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 19,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.12/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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