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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 189.89 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 189.89 and 100.97 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 189.89 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/189.89 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 189.89 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 19,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.24/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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