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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 189.60 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 189.60 and 96.08 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 189.60 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/189.60 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 189.60 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 18,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.77/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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