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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 190.08 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 190.08 and 96.34 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 190.08 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/190.08 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 190.08 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 18,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.31/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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