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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.18 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.18 and 101.82 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.18 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.18 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.18 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 19,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465.95/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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