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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 190.31 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 190.31 and 100.98 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 190.31 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/190.31 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 190.31 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 19,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.00/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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