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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 189.47 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 189.47 and 102.56 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 189.47 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/189.47 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 189.47 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 19,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432.04/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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