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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 189.43 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 189.43 and 102.37 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 189.43 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/189.43 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 189.43 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 19,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391.57/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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