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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 189.26 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 189.26 and 106.19 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 189.26 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/189.26 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 189.26 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 20,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.99/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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