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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 189.93 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 189.93 and 108.21 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 189.93 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/189.93 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 189.93 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 20,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553.44/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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