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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 189.49 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 189.49 and 114.88 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 189.49 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/189.49 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 189.49 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 21,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768.61/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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