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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 189.20 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 189.20 and 74.94 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 189.20 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/189.20 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 189.20 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 14,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.84/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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