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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 189.32 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 189.32 and 100.50 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 189.32 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/189.32 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 189.32 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 19,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026.66/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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