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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 190.08 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 190.08 and 82.44 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 190.08 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/190.08 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 190.08 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 15,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670.20/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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