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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 190.06 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 190.06 and 104.99 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 190.06 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/190.06 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 190.06 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 19,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.19/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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