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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.18 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.18 and 110.97 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.18 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.18 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.18 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 20,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,993.30/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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