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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.69 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.69 and 113.27 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.69 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.69 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.69 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 21,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.19/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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