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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.50 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.50 and 110.16 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.50 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.50 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.50 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 20,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985.48/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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