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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 189.99 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 189.99 and 96.33 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 189.99 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/189.99 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 189.99 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 18,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.02/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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