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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 190.22 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 190.22 and 98.62 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 190.22 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/190.22 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 190.22 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 18,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.27/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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