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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 189.87 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 189.87 and 110.15 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 189.87 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/189.87 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 189.87 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 20,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914.15/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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