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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189 and 100.26 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 18,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949.14/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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