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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 189.16 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 189.16 and 102.24 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 189.16 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/189.16 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 189.16 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 19,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339.03/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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