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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 189.77 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 189.77 and 108.08 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 189.77 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/189.77 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 189.77 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 20,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.34/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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