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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.51 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.51 and 111.17 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.51 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.51 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.51 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 21,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.83/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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