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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 188.89 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 188.89 and 109.38 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 188.89 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/188.89 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 188.89 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 20,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.79/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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