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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 190.02 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 190.02 and 98.39 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 190.02 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/190.02 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 190.02 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 18,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696.17/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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