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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 189.76 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 189.76 and 104.72 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 189.76 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/189.76 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 189.76 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 19,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871.67/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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