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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 189.16 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 189.16 and 105.44 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 189.16 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/189.16 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 189.16 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 19,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.03/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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