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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 189.90 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 189.90 and 105.99 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 189.90 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/189.90 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 189.90 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 20,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127.50/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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