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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.60 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.60 and 75.22 is: 103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.60 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.60 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.60 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 14,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.71/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.80

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