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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.48 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.48 and 82.08 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.48 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.48 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.48 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 15,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552.52/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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