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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 189.05 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 189.05 and 110.86 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 189.05 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/189.05 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 189.05 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 20,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.53/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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