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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.57 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.57 and 102.43 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.57 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.57 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.57 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 19,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.66/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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