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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.74 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.74 and 82.24 is: 113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.74 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.74 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.74 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 15,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603.95/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.47

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