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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 189.92 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 189.92 and 82.43 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 189.92 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/189.92 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 189.92 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 15,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655.11/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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