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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 189.57 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 189.57 and 108.35 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 189.57 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/189.57 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 189.57 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 20,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539.91/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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