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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 189.48 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 189.48 and 115.60 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 189.48 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/189.48 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 189.48 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 21,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.89/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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