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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 189.57 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 189.57 and 104.95 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 189.57 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/189.57 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 189.57 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 19,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,895.37/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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