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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 189.44 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 189.44 and 108.22 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 189.44 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/189.44 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 189.44 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 20,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501.20/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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