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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 190.23 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 190.23 and 113.09 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 190.23 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/190.23 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 190.23 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 21,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.55/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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