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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.10 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.10 and 98.34 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.10 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.10 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.10 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 18,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.09/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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