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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 189.72 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 189.72 and 110.04 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 189.72 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/189.72 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 189.72 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 20,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.99/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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