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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.02 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.02 and 110.04 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.02 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.02 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.02 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 20,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909.80/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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