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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 189.22 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 189.22 and 108.10 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 189.22 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/189.22 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 189.22 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 20,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454.68/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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