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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 189.84 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 189.84 and 104.68 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 189.84 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/189.84 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 189.84 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 19,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.45/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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