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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 189.98 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 189.98 and 82.44 is: 113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 189.98 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/189.98 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 189.98 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 15,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.95/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.76

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