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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.60 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.60 and 101.32 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.60 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.60 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.60 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 19,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310.86/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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