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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.36 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.36 and 75.05 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.36 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.36 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.36 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 14,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210.74/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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