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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 190.17 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 190.17 and 108.18 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 190.17 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/190.17 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 190.17 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 20,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.59/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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