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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 190.24 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 190.24 and 101.06 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 190.24 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/190.24 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 190.24 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 19,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.65/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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