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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.35 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.35 and 110.26 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.35 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.35 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.35 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 20,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.23/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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