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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 189.72 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 189.72 and 104.63 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 189.72 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/189.72 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 189.72 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 19,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.46/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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