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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.81 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.81 and 109.94 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.81 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.81 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.81 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 20,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.71/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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