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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 189.96 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 189.96 and 96.26 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 189.96 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/189.96 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 189.96 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 18,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285.85/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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