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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 189.69 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 189.69 and 104.63 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 189.69 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/189.69 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 189.69 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 19,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.26/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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