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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.56 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.56 and 104.81 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.56 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.56 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.56 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 19,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867.10/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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