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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.54, 189.48 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.54, 189.48 and 96.02 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.54 : 189.48 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.54/189.48 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.54x = 189.48 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.54x = 18,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.92/137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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