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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.64 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.64 and 96.06 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.64 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.64 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.64 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 18,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.58/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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