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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.02 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.02 and 75.53 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.02 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.02 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.02 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 14,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352.97/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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