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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 189.47 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 189.47 and 82.04 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 189.47 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/189.47 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 189.47 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 15,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.12/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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