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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 190.27 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 190.27 and 75.70 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 190.27 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/190.27 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 190.27 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 14,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403.35/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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