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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 190.17 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 190.17 and 101.29 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 190.17 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/190.17 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 190.17 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 19,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,262.32/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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