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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.06 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.06 and 103.98 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.06 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.06 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.06 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 19,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.46/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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