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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 189.40 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 189.40 and 112.66 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 189.40 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/189.40 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 189.40 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 21,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.80/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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