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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.04 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.04 and 113.76 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.04 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.04 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.04 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 21,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.19/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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