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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.82, 190.10 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.82, 190.10 and 82.55 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.82 : 190.10 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.82/190.10 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.82x = 190.10 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.82x = 15,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.39/137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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