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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.35 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.35 and 107.60 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.35 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.35 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.35 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 20,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.52/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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