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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 190.05 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 190.05 and 82.48 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 190.05 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/190.05 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 190.05 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 15,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674.91/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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