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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.30 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.30 and 98.54 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.30 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.30 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.30 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 18,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752.16/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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