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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 190.24 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 190.24 and 110.04 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 190.24 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/190.24 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 190.24 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 20,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934.01/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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