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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 189.16 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 189.16 and 111.08 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 189.16 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/189.16 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 189.16 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 21,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011.89/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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