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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.54, 189.88 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.54, 189.88 and 104.94 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.54 : 189.88 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.54/189.88 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.54x = 189.88 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.54x = 19,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.01/137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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