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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.63 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.63 and 105.62 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.63 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.63 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.63 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 20,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.77/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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