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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 189.77 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 189.77 and 113.00 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 189.77 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/189.77 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 189.77 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 21,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442.50/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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