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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 190.09 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 190.09 and 108.21 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 190.09 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/190.09 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 190.09 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 20,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.42/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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