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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 189.73 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 189.73 and 114.29 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 189.73 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/189.73 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 189.73 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 21,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.24/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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