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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.57 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.57 and 104.37 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.57 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.57 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.57 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 19,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.42/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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