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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 190.49 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 190.49 and 105.39 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 190.49 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/190.49 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 190.49 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 20,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.21/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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