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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 190.14 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 190.14 and 110.21 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 190.14 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/190.14 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 190.14 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 20,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955.33/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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