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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 191.98 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 191.98 and 102.32 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 191.98 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/191.98 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 191.98 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 19,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.39/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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