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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.45 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.45 and 102.34 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.45 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.45 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.45 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 19,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.85/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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