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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 189.85 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 189.85 and 102.50 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 189.85 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/189.85 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 189.85 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 19,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.63/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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