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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 189.84 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 189.84 and 109.96 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 189.84 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/189.84 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 189.84 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 20,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.81/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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