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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.10 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.10 and 110.95 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.10 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.10 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.10 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 20,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.65/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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