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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.16 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.16 and 100.49 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.16 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.16 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.16 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 19,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.49/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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