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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 189.53 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 189.53 and 82.07 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 189.53 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/189.53 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 189.53 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 15,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553.37/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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