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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.86 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.86 and 107.94 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.86 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.86 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.86 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 20,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.49/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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