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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.71 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.71 and 98.14 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.71 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.71 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.71 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 18,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617.91/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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