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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 190.10 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 190.10 and 113.23 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 190.10 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/190.10 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 190.10 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 21,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525.02/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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