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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.50 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.50 and 82.05 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.50 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.50 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.50 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 15,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548.06/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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