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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 189.63 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 189.63 and 98.76 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 189.63 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/189.63 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 189.63 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 18,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727.86/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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