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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 190.08 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 190.08 and 112 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 190.08 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/190.08 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 190.08 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 21,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288.96/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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