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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.39 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.39 and 106.20 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.39 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.39 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.39 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 20,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113.22/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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