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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.10 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.10 and 100.31 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.10 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.10 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.10 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 18,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968.62/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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