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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 189.69 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 189.69 and 107.52 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 189.69 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/189.69 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 189.69 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 20,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,395.47/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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