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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.26 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.26 and 106.88 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.26 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.26 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.26 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 20,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334.99/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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