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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.42 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.42 and 104.84 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.42 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.42 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.42 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 19,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858.79/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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