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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 189.78 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 189.78 and 102.63 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 189.78 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/189.78 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 189.78 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 19,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.12/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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