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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.37 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.37 and 115.35 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.37 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.37 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.37 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 21,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843.83/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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