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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.52 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.52 and 104.51 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.52 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.52 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.52 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 19,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806.74/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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