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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 190.01 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 190.01 and 82.43 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 190.01 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/190.01 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 190.01 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 15,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.16/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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