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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 188.94 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 188.94 and 104.38 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 188.94 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/188.94 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 188.94 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 19,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721.56/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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