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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 190.02 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 190.02 and 101.14 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 190.02 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/190.02 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 190.02 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 19,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218.62/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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