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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 189.55 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 189.55 and 106.15 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 189.55 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/189.55 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 189.55 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 20,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120.73/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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