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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 189.65 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 189.65 and 114.11 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 189.65 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/189.65 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 189.65 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 21,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640.96/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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