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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 189.70 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 189.70 and 75.30 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 189.70 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/189.70 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 189.70 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 14,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.41/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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