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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.06 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.06 and 102.73 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.06 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.06 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.06 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 19,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525.47/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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