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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.59 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.59 and 106.29 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.59 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.59 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.59 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 20,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151.52/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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