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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 189.56 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 189.56 and 106.52 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 189.56 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/189.56 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 189.56 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 20,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.93/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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