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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 189.04 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 189.04 and 100.28 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 189.04 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/189.04 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 189.04 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 18,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956.93/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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