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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.23 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.23 and 74.95 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.23 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.23 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.23 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 14,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181.89/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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