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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 189.89 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 189.89 and 75.44 is: 104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 189.89 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/189.89 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 189.89 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 14,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,324.35/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.09

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