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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.18 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.18 and 100.38 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.18 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.18 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.18 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 18,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989.89/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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