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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 189.07 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 189.07 and 74.83 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 189.07 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/189.07 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 189.07 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 14,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.54/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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