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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 189.95 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 189.95 and 104.76 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 189.95 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/189.95 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 189.95 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 19,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898.64/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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