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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 189.99 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 189.99 and 111.66 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 189.99 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/189.99 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 189.99 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 21,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214.28/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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