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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 189.29 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 189.29 and 104.42 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 189.29 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/189.29 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 189.29 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 19,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.40/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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