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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 190.11 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 190.11 and 108.19 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 190.11 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/190.11 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 190.11 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 20,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.00/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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