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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.27 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.27 and 107.98 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.27 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.27 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.27 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 20,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437.37/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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