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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.22 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.22 and 96.46 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.22 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.22 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.22 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 18,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,347.66/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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