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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 190.30 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 190.30 and 102.84 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 190.30 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/190.30 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 190.30 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 19,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570.19/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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