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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 189.25 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 189.25 and 74.97 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 189.25 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/189.25 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 189.25 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 14,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187.76/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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