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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 190.04 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 190.04 and 82.41 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 190.04 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/190.04 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 190.04 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 15,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.30/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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