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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 188.88 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 188.88 and 98.16 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 188.88 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/188.88 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 188.88 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 18,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.46/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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