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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 188.91 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 188.91 and 109.49 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 188.91 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/188.91 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 188.91 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 20,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,682.81/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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