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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 189.20 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 189.20 and 102.20 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 189.20 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/189.20 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 189.20 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 19,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336.24/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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