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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 189.01 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 189.01 and 110.88 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 189.01 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/189.01 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 189.01 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 20,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.62/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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