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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.23 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.23 and 109.69 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.23 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.23 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.23 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 20,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756.64/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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