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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.41 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.41 and 107.93 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.41 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.41 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.41 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 20,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442.96/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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