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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 190.18 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 190.18 and 96.44 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 190.18 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/190.18 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 190.18 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 18,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.96/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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