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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 188.95 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 188.95 and 97.67 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 188.95 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/188.95 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 188.95 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 18,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454.75/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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