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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 189.18 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 189.18 and 100.44 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 189.18 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/189.18 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 189.18 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 19,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001.24/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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