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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 190.34 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 190.34 and 108.45 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 190.34 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/190.34 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 190.34 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 20,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.83/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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