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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 191.68 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 191.68 and 101.98 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 191.68 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/191.68 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 191.68 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 19,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.53/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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