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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 189.96 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 189.96 and 102.88 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 189.96 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/189.96 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 189.96 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 19,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.08/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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