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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 189.69 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 189.69 and 75.29 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 189.69 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/189.69 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 189.69 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 14,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281.29/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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