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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 189.20 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 189.20 and 105.90 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 189.20 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/189.20 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 189.20 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 20,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036.28/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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