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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.36 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.36 and 111.60 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.36 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.36 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.36 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 21,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.58/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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