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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 190.08 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 190.08 and 113.16 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 190.08 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/190.08 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 190.08 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 21,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509.45/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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