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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.31 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.31 and 75.74 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.31 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.31 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.31 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 14,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412.75/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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