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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 188.98 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 188.98 and 100.11 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 188.98 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/188.98 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 188.98 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 18,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918.79/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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