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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 189.98 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 189.98 and 82.38 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 189.98 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/189.98 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 189.98 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 15,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650.55/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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