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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 190.11 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 190.11 and 105.09 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 190.11 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/190.11 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 190.11 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 19,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.66/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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