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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 189.70 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 189.70 and 115.89 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 189.70 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/189.70 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 189.70 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 21,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,984.33/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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