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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.05 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.05 and 97.69 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.05 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.05 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.05 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 18,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468.24/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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