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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.45 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.45 and 104.69 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.45 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.45 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.45 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 19,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.57/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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