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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 188.97 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 188.97 and 104.42 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 188.97 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/188.97 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 188.97 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 19,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.25/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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