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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.46 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.46 and 101.96 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.46 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.46 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.46 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 19,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521.40/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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