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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.54 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.54 and 106.45 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.54 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.54 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.54 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 20,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176.06/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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