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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 190.04 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 190.04 and 106.88 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 190.04 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/190.04 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 190.04 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 20,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311.42/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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