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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 190.32 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 190.32 and 110.44 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 190.32 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/190.32 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 190.32 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 21,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.94/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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