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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.44 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.44 and 109.84 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.44 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.44 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.44 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 20,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.34/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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