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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.25 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.25 and 98.30 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.25 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.25 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.25 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 18,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.28/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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