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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 190.01 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 190.01 and 75.51 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 190.01 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/190.01 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 190.01 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 14,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347.79/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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