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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 189.90 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 189.90 and 110.26 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 189.90 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/189.90 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 189.90 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 20,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.37/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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