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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.24 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.24 and 100.20 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.24 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.24 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.24 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 18,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.85/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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