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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.54, 189.54 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.54, 189.54 and 112.90 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.54 : 189.54 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.54/189.54 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.54x = 189.54 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.54x = 21,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399.07/137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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