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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.06 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.06 and 104.41 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.06 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.06 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.06 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 19,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738.81/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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