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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 188.94 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 188.94 and 104.22 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 188.94 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/188.94 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 188.94 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 19,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.33/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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