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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 189.91 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 189.91 and 98.45 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 189.91 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/189.91 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 189.91 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 18,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696.64/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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