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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.04 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.04 and 95.78 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.04 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.04 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.04 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 18,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202.03/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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