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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 190.08 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 190.08 and 104.86 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 190.08 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/190.08 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 190.08 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 19,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931.79/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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