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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 188.96 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 188.96 and 104.43 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 188.96 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/188.96 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 188.96 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 19,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.57/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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