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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 190.07 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 190.07 and 75.56 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 190.07 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/190.07 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 190.07 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 14,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361.69/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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