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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 190.88 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 190.88 and 101.76 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 190.88 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/190.88 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 190.88 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 19,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423.44/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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