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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.33 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.33 and 101.30 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.33 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.33 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.33 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 19,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280.43/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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