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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 189.92 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 189.92 and 98.71 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 189.92 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/189.92 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 189.92 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 18,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747.00/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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