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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.86 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.86 and 98.24 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.86 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.86 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.86 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 18,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650.41/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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