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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.53 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.53 and 106.13 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.53 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.53 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.53 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 20,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.76/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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