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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 189.99 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 189.99 and 100.91 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 189.99 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/189.99 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 189.99 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 19,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171.89/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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