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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.98 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.98 and 108.60 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.98 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.98 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.98 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 20,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.83/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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