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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 189.90 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 189.90 and 106.79 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 189.90 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/189.90 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 189.90 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 20,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278.47/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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