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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.86 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.86 and 106.50 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.86 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.86 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.86 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 20,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.09/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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