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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 189.51 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 189.51 and 100.50 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 189.51 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/189.51 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 189.51 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 19,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.81/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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