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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.69 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.69 and 98.10 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.69 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.69 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.69 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 18,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.59/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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