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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 188.73 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 188.73 and 104.40 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 188.73 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/188.73 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 188.73 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 19,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703.41/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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