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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 189.95 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 189.95 and 75.48 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 189.95 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/189.95 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 189.95 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 14,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337.24/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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