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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 190.10 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 190.10 and 98.44 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 190.10 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/190.10 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 190.10 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 18,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.44/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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