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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.40 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.40 and 101.92 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.40 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.40 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.40 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 19,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.49/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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