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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.05 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.05 and 109.47 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.05 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.05 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.05 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 20,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.76/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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