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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 189.02 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 189.02 and 104.24 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 189.02 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/189.02 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 189.02 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 19,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,702.76/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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