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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 189.07 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 189.07 and 98.27 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 189.07 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/189.07 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 189.07 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 18,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.91/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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