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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 188.87 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 188.87 and 109.34 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 188.87 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/188.87 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 188.87 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 20,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651.79/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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