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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 189.84 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 189.84 and 82.32 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 189.84 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/189.84 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 189.84 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 15,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627.63/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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