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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.38 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.38 and 112.37 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.38 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.38 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.38 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 21,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280.39/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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