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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 190.17 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 190.17 and 105.15 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 190.17 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/190.17 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 190.17 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 19,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996.38/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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