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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 190.14 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 190.14 and 101.05 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 190.14 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/190.14 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 190.14 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 19,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213.65/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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