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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 188.99 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 188.99 and 104.21 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 188.99 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/188.99 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 188.99 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 19,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.65/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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