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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 190.14 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 190.14 and 111.14 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 190.14 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/190.14 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 190.14 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 21,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.51/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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