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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.28 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.28 and 75.71 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.28 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.28 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.28 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 14,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406.95/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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