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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.95 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.95 and 108.27 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.95 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.95 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.95 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 20,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.35/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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