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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 189.14 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 189.14 and 103.55 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 189.14 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/189.14 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 189.14 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 19,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.98/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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