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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 189.90 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 189.90 and 104.46 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 189.90 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/189.90 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 189.90 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 19,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,836.95/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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