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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.72 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.72 and 106.27 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.72 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.72 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.72 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 20,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161.54/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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