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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 190.07 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 190.07 and 101.11 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 190.07 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/190.07 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 190.07 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 19,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.98/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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