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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.17 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.17 and 104.94 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.17 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.17 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.17 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 19,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956.44/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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