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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 189.80 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 189.80 and 96.11 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 189.80 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/189.80 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 189.80 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 18,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.25/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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