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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 189.38 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 189.38 and 107.85 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 189.38 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/189.38 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 189.38 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 20,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,424.90/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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