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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 190.02 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 190.02 and 113.24 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 190.02 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/190.02 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 190.02 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 21,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517.86/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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