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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 189.96 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 189.96 and 108.48 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 189.96 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/189.96 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 189.96 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 20,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.86/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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