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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.89 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.89 and 82.37 is: 113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.89 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.89 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.89 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 15,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641.01/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.67

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