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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 190.15 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 190.15 and 108.79 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 190.15 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/190.15 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 190.15 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 20,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.42/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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