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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 191.67 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 191.67 and 102.09 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 191.67 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/191.67 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 191.67 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 19,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567.93/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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